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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.59, 9,783.63 and 2,624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.59, 9,783.63 and 2,624.04 is: 3,937.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.59 : 9,783.63 = 2,624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.59/9,783.63 = 2,624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.59x = 9,783.63 × 2,624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.59x = 25,672,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672,636.47/6,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.16

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